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Match the microbial growth characteristics in Group I with the corresponding features in Group II.
Group I Group II
P. Growth associated product formation 1. Specific growth rate decreases with increasing product concentration
Q. Non-growth associated product formation 2. Specific product formation rate is constant
R. Product inhibition 3. Specific product formation rate is proportional to specific growth rate
S. Substrate inhibition 4. Specific growth rate decreases with increasing substrate concentration

A. P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3

B. P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4

C. P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4

D. P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

Answer: Option B


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During cultivation of microorganisms in a fermenter, various parameters are controlled by appropriate sensor (probe). Match each probe in Group I with the appropriate response mechanism in Group II.

Group I (Probe) Group II (Response)
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A. P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4

B. P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3

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